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Welcome

I am Steph Lyons

Women's Health Physiotherapist

BSc (Hons), MCSP, HCPC

I qualified as a Physiotherapist from the University of the West of England. My women’s health and pelvic health training has been developed through NHS clinical experience and postgraduate continuing professional development.

I have a background in pelvic health physiotherapy and corrective exercise for the core and pelvic floor, alongside an interest in supporting women with musculoskeletal concerns affecting movement, function, exercise, and day-to-day wellbeing.

Women’s health concerns can impact many areas of life. From bladder, bowel or pelvic pain symptoms to musculoskeletal pain affecting daily activities, exercise, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or menopause.

My aim is to help women regain optimum function of their bodies to feel aligned, balanced, and healthy.

I can help assess and support a wide range of women’s health and musculoskeletal concerns. Symptoms may relate to pregnancy, childbirth, pelvic floor dysfunction, persistent pain, movement-related issues, hypermobility, hormonal changes, or menopause-related symptoms.

In-person appointments take place in a private clinic in Adber, just outside Sherborne, with virtual appointments available via a secure online platform.

Home visit appointments are available within a 30-mile radius of Sherborne, Dorset. Please see the FAQ page for further information.

What I Can Help With

You don’t need a diagnosis to get started.

If you’re experiencing any of the following, pelvic health physiotherapy may help:

Bladder, Bowel & Prolapse

Needing to rush to the toilet
Leaking urine or stool
Constipation or straining
Feeling of heaviness or vaginal bulging
Difficulty fully emptying your bladder or bowels
Recovering after pelvic or abdominal surgery
Symptoms that may overlap with hormonal or menopause-related changes (GSM)

Pelvic Pain & Painful Intercourse

Pain with intercourse or tampon use
Ongoing pelvic or vaginal pain
Bladder pain or pressure
Pain linked to an underlying pelvic health condition
A feeling of tightness or tension in the pelvic area
Menopause-related vulvovaginal symptoms (GSM)

Pregnancy Pelvic Health

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP)
Rib, abdominal or movement-related pain during pregnancy
Hip or lower back pain
Pain with walking, turning or sleep
Difficulty staying active during pregnancy
New bladder, bowel or prolapse symptoms during pregnancy

Postpartum

Recovery

Core weakness or abdominal separation
Returning to exercise or running
Pelvic floor recovery
Ongoing or new bladder, bowel or prolapse symptoms after childbirth
Scar healing and care (perineal or C-section)
Ongoing pelvic pain after birth
Ongoing back, hip or abdominal wall concerns

Women’s Musculoskeletal Concerns

Support is also available for women experiencing musculoskeletal concerns affecting movement, exercise, work, or day-to-day wellbeing.

This may include:

• Neck or shoulder pain
• Back or hip pain
• Knee, ankle or foot pain
• Wrist pain
• Joint or muscle pain affecting movement or exercise
• Hypermobility-related symptoms

Women’s health physiotherapy appointments may focus on pelvic health concerns, musculoskeletal concerns, or a combination of both where clinically appropriate.

If multiple primary concerns require assessment or treatment, separate appointments may sometimes be recommended to allow appropriate time for a thorough assessment and management plan.